Courtrai Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE23 1PL is located in the Crofton Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham, Deptford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Courtrai Road, London, SE23 1PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE23 1PJ, SE23 1PH, SE23 1PQ, SE23 1LA, SE4 2DQ, SE23 1PG, SE23 1PF, SE23 1PE, SE4 2DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE23 1PL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55% | 52.4% | -2.6% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 45% | 47.6% | 2.6% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE23 1PL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.4% | 48.1% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 45.4% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 2.8% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -6.3% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.4% | 57.4% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 9.0% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 32.5% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 9.1% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around SE23 1PL this area, 6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 64.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.8% | 6% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 4.7% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 9.3% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 13% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.4% | 64.2% | 13.8% | 33.8% | 30.4% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0.5% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 3.4% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 8.2% | 1.1% | -7.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.9% | 5.7% | -2.2% | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 3.9% | 0.4% | -3.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 59.6% | 82.3% | 22.7% | 81.4% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 75.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 75.1% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 13.2% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 1.1% | -5.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 4.5% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.7% | 75.4% | 4.7% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 15.2% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 3% | -4.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.1% | 1.1% | -15.0% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Ireland | 5.7% | 0.6% | 5.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.8% | 37.2% | 18.6% |
| Christian | 33.6% | 46.2% | -12.6% |
| Buddhist | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Courtrai Road was 57.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.4% lower than the Crofton Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Courtrai Road has the 28th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Crofton Park and the 224th lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Courtrai Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2026-03-17 | £600,000 |
| 23 Courtrai Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2026-01-09 | £472,768 |
| 31 Courtrai Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £932,500 | 2024-07-05 | £985,546 |
| 6 Courtrai Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £973,000 | 2024-04-03 | £1,095,013 |
| 5 Courtrai Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2023-01-30 | £836,610 |
SE23 1PL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SE23 1PL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in SE23 1PL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 764 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nell Gwynn Nursery School Meeting House Lane , Peckham SE15 2TT | 3out of 4 | 3,264 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | - not rated | 3,761 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 3,900 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyde Nursery School. Alverton Street , Deptford SE8 5NH | 3out of 4 | 3,911 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stillness Junior School Brockley Rise , Forest Hill SE23 1NH | 3out of 4 | 391 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stillness Infant School Brockley Rise , SE23 1NH | 3out of 4 | 391 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beecroft Garden Primary Beecroft Road , SE4 2BS | - not rated | 680 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turnham Primary Foundation School Turnham Road , Brockley SE4 2HH | - not rated | 793 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Turnham Academy Turnham Road , Brockley SE4 2HH | 3out of 4 | 800 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverley School Homestall Road , Southwark SE22 0NR | - not rated | 1,234 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Homestall Road , SE22 0NR | 4out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | - not rated | 1,417 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Prendergast School Adelaide Avenue , Brockley SE4 1LE | - not rated | 1,417 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Telegraph Hill School Wallbutton Road , Brockley SE4 2NY | - not rated | 1,848 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 1,836 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 2,230 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 3,203 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 1,056 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,323 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 2,323 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 3,414 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tansib Independent School 17 Dalrymple Road , Brockley SE4 2BQ | - not rated | 722 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Newlands Stuart Road , Peckham Rye SE15 3AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Newlands School Stuart Road , Peckham Rye SE15 3AZ | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Allenby Tutorial Trust 62-72 Dalmain Road , SE23 1AT | - not rated | 1,165 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Small Acres Peckham Rye Playground , Homestall Road SE22 0SB | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings College London | Kings College London Sports Grd ., Brockley Rise | 347 yd | |
| TR Spice | 364 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 358 yd | |
| S.T. Kitchen | 364 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 358 yd | |
| RISE ( Rise London Ltd) | 108 Brockley Rise, Crofton Park | 388 yd | |
| Yard Sale Pizza | 393 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brockley Jack | the brockley jack theatre, 410 Brockley Road | 219 yd | |
| Rivoli Ballroom | 346-350 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 358 yd | |
| London Beer Dispensary | London Beer Dispencery, 389 Brockley Road | 390 yd | |
| Crofton Park Tavern | 332 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 554 yd | |
| The Chandos | 56 Brockley Rise, Crofton Park | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babur Home Dining | Babur to Go, 443 Brockley Road | 205 yd | |
| Wings of Kings | 445 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 207 yd | |
| Springway | 433 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 207 yd | |
| Eat Happy | 400-406 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 217 yd | |
| Wings Welcome | 368 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens | Jays Budgens, 400-406 Brockley Road | 242 yd | |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | 383 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 390 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 294 - 296 Brockley Road, Crofton Park | 966 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kings College (Brockley Rise Playing Field) BROCKLEY RISE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 351 yd |
| Honor Oak Sports Ground CEMETERY LODGE CEMETERY LODGE BRENCHLEY GARDENS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 354 yd |
| Aquarius Golf Club Marmora Road | golf | 904 yd |
| Newland Academy STUART ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,025 yd |
| Bredinghurst School (Closed) Stuart Road | grass pitches | 1,025 yd |
| Prendergast Ladywell School MANWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,072 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.